Best Western � the largest group of independently owned hotels in the UK � has recently announced the addition of three new hotels into its portfolio of quality individual hotels.

The 37 bedroom, three-star Best Western Norwood Hall Hotel, in Aberdeen is a tastefully decorated and fully refurbished Victorian mansion. The hotel retains many original features yet all bedrooms are well equipped and comfortably furnished. A good range of conference facilities are available, complemented by a smart, award-winning restaurant.

Situated in Chester, the four-star Best Western Queen Hotel has also recently joined the Best Western portfolio. The hotel, which boasts 128 bedrooms, offers traditional English service in elegant, spacious surroundings. Located opposite the railway station, this 19th century Victorian-style hotel is just minutes from the centre of this historic city. All bedrooms are comfortable and well equipped, and there is an excellent range of modern conference rooms. The hotel also has the unique feature of a private, secluded garden as well as ample free on-site parking.

The most recent hotel to join the group is the three-star Best Western Homestead Court Hotel located on the outskirts of Welwyn Garden City only 15 miles north of London and convenient for the A1(M) and M25. Recently refurbished, the hotel provides good quality accommodation with comfortable, well-equipped bedrooms, a bright, informal restaurant, and spacious public areas. The hotel has five air-conditioned conference rooms, all which benefit from natural light, and ample on-site free parking. Keith Pope, director of membership services at Best Western is delighted: �All of the hotels have undergone strict assessments by Best Western to obtain membership. They are excellent hotels in key locations for Best Western offering superb leisure and corporate facilities � perfect for guests staying for either business or pleasure.

He continued: �Hotels join Best Western to benefit from being associated with the world�s largest hotel brand. By taking advantage of the sales and marketing expertise and purchasing power of Best Western, member hotels can successfully compete with larger hotel chains, whilst retaining their individuality and independence.�

-Ends- Press contact: Alison Shield or Claire Trickett Best Western PR & communications department Tel: 01904 695558/695426 Fax: 01904 695489 Email: alison.shield@bestwestern.co.uk or claire.trickett@bestwestern.co.uk

Notes to Editors � Photography is available on request � Bookings can be made at all new member hotels via G.D.S � Best Western UK is part of the world�s largest global brand of over 4,000 hotels in 80 countries. � Best Western provides national and international marketing, sales and reservations for its member hotels, along with purchasing, training and IT support. Details of all hotels are available on www.bestwestern.co.uk � Best Western has over 300 hotels across the UK, offering unrivalled choice for conference and meetings, corporate accommodation and leisure facilities. Best Western has more hotel restaurants with AA rosettes and more swimming pools than any other hotel group in the UK. � First Place, Best Western�s free conference and meeting venue-finding service has access to around 300 conference venues in the UK.